Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”...
by jojobas on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @02:42AM
(#35625007)
Surely they don't have built-in compasses, so what would they do in an unfamiliar location on an overcast day?
[ Parent
| on HN ]
Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”...
by cycomanic on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @05:09AM
(#35626016)
Actually I reca reading some interesting studies where they found that children from these tribes even after turned around blindfolded could readily point out absolute directions. I don't recall reading an explanation, but they did seem to have a better inherent way of orient themselves absolutely.
Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”...
by playingalong on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @03:35PM
(#35632355)
Although possible, this is not happening to them frequently. The language hasn't optimized for that use case.